
Selected Press Images
Four gelatin silver prints by Erich Salomon capture the candid, unguarded moments that defined his pioneering approach to photojournalism in the early twentieth century. Known as the "king of indiscretion," Salomon used a concealed camera to document politicians, diplomats, and public figures in intimate, unposed settings that traditional photography rarely accessed. These works reflect his masterful ability to reveal the human side of power, presenting documentary imagery with a quiet yet compelling immediacy.
- Medium
- Four gelatin silver prints.
- Spotted At
- Auction House · Phillips
🔨 Auction Lot
The Odyssey of Collecting: Photographs from Joy of Giving Something Foundation
October 3, 2017
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